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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,754.89, 213,546.98 and 86,756.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,754.89, 213,546.98 and 86,756.27 is: 119,715.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,754.89 : 213,546.98 = 86,756.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,754.89/213,546.98 = 86,756.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,754.89x = 213,546.98 × 86,756.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,754.89x = 18,526,538,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526,538,603.72/154,754.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,715.37

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